Section 2March 30, 1992, Sec./Art. 2

Powers and Functions of the Board. – The Board shall have the following powers and functions:

(a) to receive, evaluate, process and investigate application for claims under this Act;

(b) to conduct an independent administrative hearing and resolve application for claims, grant or deny the same;lawphi1Ÿ

(c) to deputize appropriate government agencies in order to effectively implement its functions; and

(d) to promulgate rules and regulations in order to carry out the objectives of this Act.